Who we are

PIONEERING IN INTERSECTORAL ACTION

Pioneering methodology to fight poverty and promote health and human development. This is our job.

The Instituto Dara (formerly Saúde Criança Renascer) is a non-profit social organization with no political-religious affiliation that works with its own pioneering methodology to restructure and promote the self-sustenance of vulnerable families from public schools, public health units, and Social Assistance Reference Centers (Cras).

As poverty is multidimensional, Dara believes that the social transformation of vulnerable families is only possible when several areas of human development are addressed simultaneously and in an integrated manner.
For this reason, it has developed the Family Action Plan (PAF) social methodology, designed according to the needs of each family.

Para implementar sua missão, o instituto trabalha com o atendimento direto de famílias vulneráveis, disseminação de conhecimento sobre desenvolvimento humano, influência em políticas públicas e mobilização da sociedade civil.

O objetivo do Instituto Dara é contribuir para a mudança do paradigma da saúde e do desenvolvimento humano na sociedade, incorporando uma abordagem multisetorial integrada de combate à pobreza.

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Mission

To promote health and human development through the implementation and dissemination of an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to fighting poverty.

Vision

A healthy and sustainable world in which everyone has equal opportunities and rights and has the leading role in their own development.

Values

Social justice, autonomy, integrity, empathy and transparency.

ACTION FRONTS TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

Direct service

Carried out through the Family Action Plan (PAF), its own methodology was co-created in partnership with the public served. It aims to empower the families served to become protagonists of their own development by providing them with knowledge, tools and opportunities to develop their skills in the areas of health, education, housing, citizenship, and revenue generation.

Learn more about the Family Action Plan

Influence on public policies

Based on its experience, Dara seeks to influence the creation of public poverty fighting and human development policies. Some results in these areas include: the “Citizen Family” public policy in Belo Horizonte; the partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship in consulting to improve the monitoring methodologies of the Social Assistance Reference Center (Cras); and the implementation of the PAF methodology in the municipality of Itu/SP, in partnership with the City Government and Instituto Cuidar Itu.

Get to know the work of the Expansion area

Production and dissemination of knowledge

To expand its work, Instituto Dara understands that it is essential to share its integrated multidimensional approach with the Academia, governments, media, civil society, companies, and social entrepreneurs. In partnership with other social organizations, Dara launched the Poverty Eradication Hub – HubEP, a multisectoral, 100% collaborative initiative for poverty eradication.

Get to know the work of the Knowledge area

Social mobilization

The Institute has joined forces with national and international partners into a network that encourages volunteering as a way to engage civil society in the challenges and solutions to fight poverty. More than 1,600 volunteers have enabled and been impacted by Dara’s work over more than 30 years. In addition, through its own communication channels, the Institute seeks to mobilize society for the cause of fighting poverty.

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals

Instituto Dara’s work contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals that address key development challenges people face around the world.

Instituto Dara’s contribution to this fight was recognized in 2018 through an honorable mention in the SDG Brazil Award, offered by the United Nations Organization.

SDGs covered by Dara:

OUR PEOPLE

“Never doubt that a small group of aware, engaged people can change the world. In fact, this has always been how the world has changed.”

Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
AUDIT COMMITTEE

Vera Cordeiro

Founder and Chairwoman

Candace Albertal Lessa

Vice-President

Carlos Roberto de Lima

Member

Flavio Siniscalchi

Member

Laura Gaensly Cordeiro

Member

Paulo Roberto Ayala Cordeiro

Member

Sylvia Lordello

Member

Alvaro Estima

Member

Ana Paula Ferreira Antonio

Member

Armínio Fraga Neto

Member

Claire Marie Fallender

Member

Cristiane de Oliveira dos Santos

Member

Eduardo Eugênio Gouvêa Vieira

Member

Gloria Marques da Silva Costa

Member

Hans Hickler

Member

Lucyna Felix da Nobrega Fraga

Member

Maria Luisa Marquez

Member

Maria Pia Mussnich

Member

Mônica de Roure

Member

Raphael Carneiro da Rocha

Member

Rui Lemos Marroig

Member

Sergio Scodro

Member

Sylvia Maria da Glória de Mello Franco Nabuco

Member

Tania Maria Vidigal Limeira

Member

Tomás Ko Freitag de Lara

Member

Vandré Luiz Menezes Brilhante

Member

Andrea Rangel de Azeredo

Member

José Ferreira Monteiro

Member

Marcelo Rezende Chicralla

Member

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
STEERING COMMITTEE
US BOARD

José Land Neto

Executive Director

Vera Cordeiro

Founder and Chairwoman

Candace Albertal Lessa

Vice-President

José Land Neto

Executive Director

Marta Gonçalves

Executive secretary

Jussara Korngold

President

Vera Cordeiro

Vice-President

Candace Albertal Lessa

Treasurer

Adriana Machado

Member

Hans Hickler

Member

Sandra Coutinho

Member

SERVICE
ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL
COMMUNICATION
KNOWLEDGE
EXPANSION
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management

Cristina Pereira

Leader

Isabel Assis

Planning and analysis specialist

Ana Paula Ferreira Antonio

Service trainee

Camila Pardo Dala Riva

Physician

Cátia Alina Bauer

Social worker

Danillo Gonçalves

Physician

Edilaine Felix

Pedagogue

Elisangela Barros

Social worker

Fabiana Pádua

Psychology coordinator

Gabriela Parente

Nutrition coordinator

Jean-Paul Michelski

Administrative auxiliary

Lara Martins

Service assistant

Laura Motta

Social worker

Neige Gromniski

Income and entrepreneurship coordinator

Raquel Cordeiro

Housing coordinator

Raysa Nakano

Psychologist

Sheila Suzane

Education coordinator

Sylvia Lordello

Health coordinator

Taís Gulpilhares

Service trainee

Thaisa Medina

Administrative assistant

Yuri Souza

Medicine trainee

Roberta Leventhal

Leader

Alba Rodrigues Coelho

Human resources analyst

Ana Carolina Castelo Branco

Purchase analyst

Bruna Regazzi Teixeira

Human resources assistant

Fabiana Paiva

Administrative auxiliary

Hugo Souza

General services auxiliary

Josefa da Silva

General services auxiliary

Josué Amorim

Caretaker

Kevin Silveira

Administrative auxiliary

Robson Dias

Administrative-finantial assistant

Ronaldo Costa

Driver

Sandra Palha

General services auxiliary

Fabiano Gonçalves

Leader

Dollor Mendes Barboza

Writer

Thais Campelo

Designer

Flávia Peixoto de Azevedo

Leader

Adriane Gazzola

Content producer

Amanda Lemos

Researcher

Arthur Matassoli

IT trainee

Filipe Xavier

Systems analyst

Paulo Roberto Monteiro Teixeira Júnior

IT Consultant

Ruan Machado

IT trainee

Sabrina Porcher

Leader

Ana Beatriz Amorim

Administrative assistant

Ane Caroline Nunes

Project coordinator in Psychology

Jacqueline Melo

Social articulator

Caroline Valentin

Administrative assistant

Davi Ferreira Prenda

Caretaker

Debora Garcia

Social worker

Flavia Moreira

Project coordinator in Nursing

Geane Paz Veiga

Project coordinator in Education

Janaina Serqueira

Social worker

Jaysa Herculino Targino

Social worker

Katiane Lima

Social worker

Luana Alves

Expansion analyst

Maysa Barbosa

Project coordinator in Housing

Pamela Brito

Project coordinator in Nutrition

Priscila Castro

Expansion analyst

Rafaela Provensano

Project coordinator in Income Generation

Rivania Alves de Lima

General services auxiliary

Roberta Castro

Social projects specialist

Sandra Eimert

Systems analyst

Andrea Rangel

Leader

Livia Teixeira

Institutional relations analyst

Maria Luiza Abelardo

Institutional relations assistant

Maria José Santiago

Cultural producer

Júnior Amaro

Leader

Edilaine Andrade

Project manager

Renata Banharo

PMO

VOLUNTEERS

Alvaro Estima

Volunteer

Amanda Dudenhoeffel Braga

Volunteer

Ana Odette Ferreira Cardoso

Volunteer

Ana Paula Novellino de Novaes

Volunteer

Arthur Fernando do Rosário Gomes

Volunteer

Bianca Paiva Tisi

Volunteer

Caio Prado

Volunteer

Carmen Thompson

Volunteer

Concha Resende

Volunteer

Daniella Munhoz da Costa Lima

Volunteer

Elisa Goulart Machado Muradas

Volunteer

Elizabeth Cristina da Rocha Lima

Volunteer

Elizabeth de Oliveira Afonso

Volunteer

Elizabeth Rosa

Volunteer

Evelyn Ribeiro Cury

Volunteer

Favio Akiyoshi Toda

Volunteer

Fernanda Lins Nemer

Volunteer

Fernanda Miranda

Volunteer

Fernando Medeiros Rodrigues da Cunha

Volunteer

Flavia Figueiredo Brandão

Volunteer

Gabriela Regner Dib

Volunteer

Gilda Bouch

Volunteer

Gilda Martins Marques

Volunteer

Giovanna Gandolfo

Volunteer

Giulia Caldas Moreira

Volunteer

Gloria Elizabeth Ircalindo Paixão

Volunteer

Gloria Marques da Silva Costa

Volunteer

Ivan Firmino Santiago da Silva

Volunteer

Izolete Raisson

Volunteer

John Christian Bayne-Jardine

Volunteer

Julia Aranha

Volunteer

Leticia Drago Ferreira Braga

Volunteer

Lívia Miné Christalles

Volunteer

Lucia Ribeiro Guimarães da Silva

Volunteer

Luciana Cunha Sampaio

Volunteer

Luciana Velloso

Volunteer

Luísa Canedo Figueiredo

Volunteer

Luisa Fontes

Volunteer

Luiz Guilherme Migliora

Volunteer

Luiz Henrique Areno Gonçalves

Volunteer

Luna Gomberg

Volunteer

Manuela Bispo

Volunteer

Márcia Castilho Taveira

Volunteer

Marcia Cunha Araujo de Carvalho

Volunteer

Marcia Cunha Silva

Volunteer

Marcia Luiza Tostes Mascarenhas

Volunteer

Marco Aurelio Marques de Souza

Volunteer

Maria Cely Zarur Guarisa

Volunteer

Maria das Graças Calhau

Volunteer

Maria de Fatima Carrada Firmo

Volunteer

Maria Eduarda Pintado

Volunteer

Maria Helena Lemos Mossé

Volunteer

Maria Isabel Tavares Barbosa

Volunteer

Marina Corrêa da Silva

Volunteer

Marisa da Silva Santos

Volunteer

Marisa Ribeiro Guimarães da Silva

Volunteer

Messody Lancry

Volunteer

Patricia Castilho Alves

Volunteer

Raquel Bokermann de Sá Pister Martins

Volunteer

Rita Peixoto Migliora

Volunteer

Rosa Maria Zanker

Volunteer

Rosana Pinheiro da Fonseca

Volunteer

Rosangela Rodrigues Magalhães

Volunteer

Sandra Villanueva

Volunteer

Sara Vaisman

Volunteer

Silvia Braga de Oliveira

Volunteer

Sylvia Ruth Rochlin

Volunteer

Tania Regina de Miranda Freire

Volunteer

Valéria Wakim

Volunteer

Vera Maria de Salles

Volunteer

Vera Lopes Vianna

Volunteer

Vera Marina Herrmann

Volunteer

Vilma Gedey

Volunteer

Wandira Campos Moreira

Volunteer

Welington Gomes de Araujo

Volunteer

TIMELINE

Instituto Dara (formerly Saúde Criança Renascer) was founded in 1991 by physician Vera Cordeiro and a group of professionals from Hospital da Lagoa, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Over decades of operation, Dara has been perfecting an innovative social methodology to fight poverty: the Family Action Plan (PAF), a multidimensional and customizable tool, based on five pillars - health, education, housing, revenue and citizenship.

Our positive impact on families has proven successful over the years. Research from Georgetown University/USA (2013) proved that, three to five years after discharge from our program, family revenue virtually doubles and hospital readmissions drop by 86%.

Instituto Dara has shown that making social inclusion a reality and fighting structural poverty in an integrated and effective way is possible.

1978

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Starts the work at Hospital da Lagoa

1979

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Creates the Department of Psychosomatics at Hospital da Lagoa
Promotion of the integrated view of the patient in a public hospital

1991

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

The idea of perception of the vicious cycle is born
Dara Institute (Child Health) is established

Sustainability and partnerships

Dr. Luiz Carlos Vieira Teixeira, former diretor of Hospital da Lagoa, becomes the first adviser of the Dara Institute
Raffled a bed sheet as the first source of fundraising

Growth and expansion

First volunteers at Parque Lage stables

1992

Sustainability and partnerships

Paulo Roberto Ayala Cordeiro is the first major donor

Growth and expansion

First logo created

1993

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Vera Cordeiro elected Ashoka fellow, with support from Cindy Lessa, Bill Drayton and João Cláudio

Sustainability and partnerships

Unimed becomes the first legal entity sponsor
International recognition and credibility by Ashoka

Growth and expansion

Founded the institution Reviver, with the first replication of the methodology

1994

Sustainability and partnerships

Partnership with Herbert de Souza (Betinho)
The Godmother Project was created, designed by Cordelia Gaensly

Growth and expansion

Over the years, the model was replicated in 24 public hospitals

1995

Sustainability and partnerships

First institutional videos with Betinho and actor Tony Ramos
The Hook (Anzol) Project was created, designed by Horst Gaensly

Growth and expansion

Ressurger, Refazer and React institutions founded
First internal audit by Arthur Andersen
Recognition as an organization of federal public utility

1996

Awards

Woman of the Year Award – Sesc Medal – Awarded by Sesc (Social Service of Commerce) for women who have excelled in sports, culture, finance, healthcare and media

Growth and expansion

The Profession Project created by Renato Gaensly
New logo created

1997

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Ashoka event. Contato Mckinsey - Comandatuba/Bahia. Presented by André Lara Resende (BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank)
States of the World Forum Lecture (first international lecture in the USA)

Awards

50th Sesi Anniversary Medal – Awarded to citizens who perform effective social work in Rio de Janeiro

Sustainability and partnerships

Pro Bono Consulting: McKinsey
Non-refundable donation. BNDES. Increase in the number of families supported. Structuring and expansion of staff

Growth and expansion

Resistance in Parque Lage. The expulsion process takes place and support is offered in tents and containers

1998

Awards

Beija-Flor Trophy – Awarded to 10 volunteers who have excelled in various areas recognized by Rio Volunteer and Community Solidarity programs
Tiradentes Medal – Awarded by the Legislative Assembly for social work with great impact in the state of Rio de Janeiro

Growth and expansion

New headquarters at Parque Lage inaugurated

1999

Awards

High Efficiency Award - Awarded to 50 non-profit institutions by Kanitz & Associates

Sustainability and partnerships

Agreement signed with the Federal Government to remain at Parque Lage. Made possible by Cristina and Eduardo Eugênio Gouveia Vieira

Growth and expansion

Recriar founded by a mother assisted
Friends of Renascer founded in New York (USA)

2000

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

The group and Dra. Ruth Cardoso (then first lady of Brazil) visit the UN Headquarter
Vera Cordeiro elected an Avina leader

Awards

Ivy Inter-American Foundation Award – first international award
Rio de Janeiro Govermment Award In recognittion of services provided

Sustainability and partnerships

Fundraising dinner. Arminio and Luciana Fraga. Presence of Dr Ruth Cardoso (former first lady of Brazil)
Avina recognition and strengthening. Match funds. Vera Cordeiro and Marta Scodro

2001

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Vera Cordeiro elected Social Entrepreneur by the Schwab Foundation (40 Social Entrepreneurs in the World)

Awards

Gazeta Mercantil newspaper – Recognition as one of 20 leaders in social work in Brazil
World Magazine´s Best Charities – International recognition as one of the best 100 charities in the world
Social 2000 Prize – Top 10 Women in Social Area
Global Development Award – One of ten finalists for best 100 charities in the world

Sustainability and partnerships

Founded the legal sector by Laura Gaensly
Schwab Foundation: international recognition and credibility

Growth and expansion

Book "How to change the World", by David Bornstein, with a chapter on Saúde Criança, launched

2002

Awards

High Efficiency Award – Awarded to 50 non-profit institutions by Kanitz & Associates
Global Development Award – First place – Most Innovative NGO in the World

2003

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture at the World Economic Forum – Davos, Switzerland
Lecture at Fiesp in partnership with White Martins

Awards

Certification as a Social Technology by Bank of Brazil Foundation
Global Development Award – First place – Most Innovative NGO in the World

Sustainability and partnerships

White Martins becomes a sponsor
Created the Communication area and the Profession and Income Program

Growth and expansion

New Casa das Oficinas headquarters inaugurated at Jardim Botânico neighborhood (Rio de Janeiro)

2004

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Governance for Social Projects course. Inspiration for the Equity Fund. Harvard University

Awards

Prêmio Dose da Vida (Dose of Life Prize) by Laboratório Aché

Sustainability and partnerships

Lecture at the World Economic Forum – Davos, Switzerland
Lecture at Fiesp in partnership with White Martins

2005

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Vera Cordeiro assigned advisor at Path: a Catalyst for Global Health 2005-2011
Ranked by Forbes Magazine as the most influential woman in the Health Sector in Brazil

Awards

Prêmio Bem Eficiente ("Very Efficient Award") by Kanitz e Associados

Sustainability and partnerships

Partnership with Johnson & Johnson

2006

Awards

Prêmio Dose de Vida (“Dose of Life Award”) by Laboratório Aché
UBS Visionaris Award
Abrinq Criança Award
Skoll Foundation Award – International recognition and credibility

Sustainability and partnerships

Charity concert to celebrate 15 years of Saúde Criança at Sofitel Hotel (Rio de Janeiro)

Growth and expansion

First Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
Anniversary logo created

2007

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Start of the partnership with the Ursula Zindel Hilti Foundation
Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship – England
World Economic Forum on Latin America – Chile
Contributions Committee Meeting – Argentina

Awards

Orilla Axé Social Responsibility Award by Afroreggae

Sustainability and partnerships

Ursula Zindel Hilti Foundation support for expansion and replication of the methodology

Growth and expansion

Second Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
Organizations Florescer, Saúde Criança Porto Alegre, Repensar, Saúde Criança Ilha and Responder created

2008

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture at the 7th Global Social Entrepreneurs Summit – Switzerland
Lecture at the Young Presidents Organization – EUA

Awards

Prêmio ODM Brasil (“ODM Brazil Award”) by the Federal Government of Brazil

Sustainability and partnerships

Saúde Criança para Sempre heritage fund created. Made possible by Cristina Gouveia Vieira, Manuela Solleiro and Vera Cordeiro
Rede Saúde Criança made official with institutions that use the methodology
Saúde Criança methodology replicated by 24 other institutions

Growth and expansion

Third Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
Organizations Recontar, Saúde Criança Florianópolis, Reunir, Saúde Criança São José dos Campos and Saúde Criança Goiânia created

2009

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Partnership with Avina
Lecture at the Global Forum for Research, as Avina guest – Cuba

Awards

Vera Cordeiro receives The Doctor of the Year Award by Rio de Janeiro Society of Medicine and Surgery
Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP) – One of 100 best practices

Growth and expansion

Methodology made public policy in the city of Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais
Created the new logo

2010

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture with Muhammad Yunus, at the 3rd International Forum on Communication and Sustainability – Brazil
2010 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting – EUA

Awards

Grameen Health 6th Annual World Health Care Congress (most innovative health project)

Growth and expansion

Change of name to Associação Saúde Criança
Saúde Criança social franchise launched

2011

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Tlks at TEDxRio and TEDxVila Madá

Awards

Prêmio Mulher Destaque BPW Rio (BPW Rio Outstanding Woman Award) to Vera Cordeiro
The Future Quotient: 50 Stars in Seriously Long-Term Innovation by Volans and JWT
Prêmio Mais Saúde (More Health Award) by Ashoka Changemakers
Medalha Orgulho do Rio (Rio Pride Award) by O Dia newspaper
Best NGO in Latin America and 45th out of the 100 best NGOs in the world by Global Journal Magazine
Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives

Sustainability and partnerships

Concert to celebrate 20th anniversary in Rio de Janeiro

Growth and expansion

Saúde Criança founded in São Paulo, Brazil
Lecture at the World Economic Forum RJ – Brazil
20 years of Instituto Dara (Saúde Criança): presentation of trophies and new logo created

2012

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

The documentary "Who Cares?", directed by Mara Mourão, featuring Vera Cordeiro, is released
Lecture at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – USA
Innovations for Health: Solution that Cross Borders, Ashoka ChangeMakers

Awards

Alas Foundation and Inter-American Development Bank (BID)
First NGO in Latin America and 38th in the world by Global Journal
Prêmio Todo Extra (Todo Extra Award) by the Extra newspaper
Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders by Ashoka Changemakers

Sustainability and partnerships

Partnership with the Hospital Maternidade Maria Amélia Buarque de Holanda, in Rio de Janeiro

Growth and expansion

New PAF system implemented
Social franchise with headquarters + 11 units

2013

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Article about Saúde Criança published by the Huffington Post and The New York Times

Awards

Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives
GHC-GBC Health Business Action Award
Best Community Investment Initiative by Global Health Council and GBC Health
Best NGO in Latin America and 45th in the World by Global Journal

Sustainability and partnerships

5th place on Skoll Crowdrise

Growth and expansion

Research “Proof of long-term impact” by Georgetown University, USA
Start of Saúde Criança products sales online

2014

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture “The Global Philanthropy Forum” – USA

Awards

Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives
Social Responsibility Award of the Barra Press Association
GHC-GBC Health Business Action Award

Crescimento e expansão

Campaign Doe um Sorriso (Donate a Smile)

2015

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture “Map Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship” at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon – Portugal
Amil Odete Freitas – Battery Powered Award Lecture – USA

Awards

Battery Powered Award
21st most influential NGO in the world by Global Geneva

2016

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

The Wellbeing Project, in California – USA
Lecture at Skoll Forum, in Oxford – UK

Awards

Medalha Símbolo de Legião de Honra do Presidente JK (Legion of Honor Medal of President JK) – Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro
Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th of the world by NGO Advisor
Highlight in the Society, Science and Health Category at the Prêmio Faz Diferença (Making a Difference Award) by O Globo newspaper

Growth and expansion

Center of Excellence inaugurated
New headquarters inaugurated at Botafogo neighborhood (Rio de Janeiro)
New logo created

2017

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

The Wellbeing Project – Morocco

Awards

Best NGOs in Brazil Award by Época Magazine
Hebraica Prize – Featured Women
Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th in the world by NGO Advisor

2018

Prêmios

Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th in the world. NGO Advisor

Crescimento e expansão

The rebranding process began

2019

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Lecture at the Brazilian Pact for Early Childhood at the National Justice Council of Brazil, São Paulo
Lecture “Diálogos no Rio” (Dialogs in Rio) at Casa Firjan, Rio de Janeiro, with Armínio Fraga, Miguel Lago, and Rubem César Fernandes
Lecture at Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro
Lecture at the Rio de Janeiro Planetary, with Eugênio Scannavino Netto (Saúde e Alegria Project)

Awards

Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor
Brazil’s Best NGOs Prize by Época Magazine
Republic Prize for Contribution to the Public Attorney’s Office
A+ Seal Management and Transparency Doar Institute/Época Magazine

Sustainability and partnerships

Consultancy for Ministry of Citizenship initiated

Growth and expansion

New name chosen: Dara Institute – Health and Human Development

2020

Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship

Open Class at Unisinos University
Lecture “Early childhood challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic” at the Parliamentary Front of Early Childhood
Catalyst 2030 Lecture

Awards

Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor

Sustainability and partnerships

Brazil Foundation becomes a sponsor
Project with Criança Esperança approved
Comida de Carioca Project approved at the State Secretariat for Culture and Creative Economy

Growth and expansion

Campaign Uma Mão Lava a Outra (One Hand Washes the Other) created
Campaign Basta! Pobreza não é Normal (Enough! Poverty is not Normal) created
New logo created

2021

Awards

Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor

2022

Awards

Most influential NGO in Latin America and 20th in the world by NGO Advisor
Brazil Foundation 2022 Social Leadership Award
Brazil’s Best NGOs Prize by Instituto Doar

Sustainability and partnerships

Partnership with the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro started

Growth and expansion

Publication of the interview “Vera Cordeiro: addressing diseases of poverty” in the October edition from the Bulletin of the World Heath Organization

2023

Awards

Joining, with special consultative status, the Economic and Social Council Council – Ecosoc) of the United Nations (UN)

Sustainability and partnerships

Partnership with Vale starts, aiming to attend families in situation of social vulnerability in Vila Geny, in the municipality of Itaguaí/RJ
Cuidar Itu Program launched, established by a municipal law at the city of Itu, state of São Paulo, as result of a partnership between Instituto Dara, Itu City Hall and Instituto Tecendo Infâncias

Growth and expansion

Participation in the online event “Grand Writing Learning Series: Wisdom from the Social
Entrepreneurs”, carried out by the global movement Catalyst 2030
Launch of the Hub for the Eradication of Poverty – HubEP, with the event “Poverty: its
dimensions and how to eradicate
Holding the event “Women and social change”, an initiative by the Hub for the Eradication of Poverty – HubEP on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Holding the event “Overcoming Poverty: Making Change Happen” (Overcoming poverty: making change happen, in free translation), at the Idea Center at Miami Dade College, in Miami – USA
Publication of the article “Global Learning for Health Equity: a Survey of Five Global Learning Sites in the US”, co-written by Vera Cordeiro, in Sage Journal

2024

Growth and expansion

Publication of the article “Lessons learned from over three decades fighting poverty”, written by Vera Cordeiro, on the World Economic Forum website and on the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo website

Who we are

PIONEERING IN INTERSECTORAL ACTION

Pioneering methodology to fight poverty and promote health and human development. This is our job.

Mission

Vision

Values

ACTION FRONTS TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

Direct service

Influence on public policies

Production and dissemination of knowledge

Social mobilization

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals

OUR PEOPLE

“Never doubt that a small group of aware, engaged people can change the world. In fact, this has always been how the world has changed.”

TIMELINE

Contribute to the fight against poverty and the promotion of health and human development of hundreds of families!